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Georgia vs Portugal: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Portugal grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Portugal offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; Portugal — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Portugal D8.
Criteria Georgia Remote Portugal D8
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €3,680
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Yes
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Not specified
Application fee — ≈ €110
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time — 8.6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Portugal D8 →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Georgia → Insurance for Portugal →

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